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YE62 EKG

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

107,518 mi
Last recorded107,518 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 EKG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 107,518 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front daytime running light inop

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 103,730 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH N/S AND O/S LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH DELAMINATING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH N/S AND O/S CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH N/S AND O/S CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 100,499 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 100,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2022 93,983 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 93,983 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 83,985 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 73,897 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 73,896 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 59,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn very close to the legal limit. Tyre is also slightlyt perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Oct 2018 46,940 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 27,131 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 27,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 16,040 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 11,945 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Up?

Based on 1,165,022 MOT tests across 126,770 vehicles.

85.1%
Pass Rate
4,276
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
126,770
On UK Roads
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YE62 EKG is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Up models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 44,940 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Volkswagen Up typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Volkswagen Up is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YE62 EKG registered?

YE62 EKG is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is YE62 EKG safe to buy?

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